Josh Van Der Flier learning how to switch off from rugby
Leinster and Ireland flanker Josh Van Der Flier got his season underway last Friday when he came on for Leinster in their win over the Dragons.
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Cathal Forde's late penalty sees Connacht edge out Scarlets
Cathal Forde's penalty three minutes from time broke Scarlets' hearts as Connacht snatched a 24-23 win to record their fourth successive victory over the Welsh region.
Ruaidhrí Higgins looking ahead to Derry emptying out again on FAI Cup final day
Derry City may not have been at their best but a brace from Michael Duffy saw them get past Bohemians and into another FAI Cup final, with manager Ruaidhrí Higgins happy that "Derry can empty out again" for the showpiece decider at the Aviva Stadium on 10 November.
Alan Browne helps Sunderland snatch a point against Leeds
Alan Browne put his Republic of Ireland disappointment behind him to help earn Sunderland a point in a dramatic finish against Leeds United at the Stadium of Light.
Michael Duffy's Dalymount double sends Derry City to Aviva
Derry City's hopes of a league and cup double are still alive after they swatted Bohemians aside in an FAI Cup semi final that failed to live up to its occasion at Dalymount Park.
Jimmy Corcoran penalty save denies UCD, Cork City held by Treaty United
A 1-1 draw with Bray Wanderers at a rain-soaked Belfield means that UCD are all but assured of their place in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division play-offs.
Galway's ambitions dented after late Dundalk leveller
Galway United and Dundalk shared the spoils at Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to a last-gasp Eoin Kenny header for the visitors that tied things up - an outcome that denied that hosts a chance to move second in the table.